What is the MK-124?

What is the MK-124?

• A. Smoke and Illumination Signal
• B. Distress Beacon
• C. Buoyant Marker
• D. Navigation Beacon

Answer: (A)

The MK-124 is a Smoke and Illumination Signal. It’s a handheld pyrotechnic device used at sea to produce colored smoke and a bright light, so you can attract attention and mark your location for rescuers or other vessels. It’s activated manually and provides a visual cue rather than an automatic distress alert. It’s not a distress beacon that transmits signals to satellites, and it isn’t a fixed buoyant marker or a navigation beacon. The value lies in its visibility to help others find you.

The MK-124 is a Smoke and Illumination Signal. It’s a handheld pyrotechnic device used at sea to produce colored smoke and a bright light, so you can attract attention and mark your location for rescuers or other vessels. It’s activated manually and provides a visual cue rather than an automatic distress alert. It’s not a distress beacon that transmits signals to satellites, and it isn’t a fixed buoyant marker or a navigation beacon. The value lies in its visibility to help others find you.